Gearhart, Oregon facts for kids
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Gearhart, Oregon
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Aerial view of Gearhart
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Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clatsop |
| Incorporated | 1918 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 1,793 |
| • Density | 968.67/sq mi (373.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97138
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-28450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410578 |
| Website | www.ci.gearhart.or.us |
Gearhart is a small city located in Clatsop County, Oregon, in the United States. It's known for its beautiful coastal setting. In 2020, about 1,793 people lived there.
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Exploring Gearhart's Location
Gearhart is situated right on the coast of Oregon. The city covers a total area of about 1.91 square miles (4.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Gearhart's Past: A Look at History
The city of Gearhart is named after an early settler named Phillip Gearhart. He traveled with his family from Independence, Missouri, in 1848. They arrived in Oregon City and later settled on the Clatsop Plains.
In 1851, Phillip Gearhart bought land in the southern part of the Plains. He created a large land claim of 640 acres (about 2.6 square kilometers). Over the years, he bought even more land. His property included all of what is now Gearhart and even part of the nearby city of Seaside. Phillip Gearhart built a home and a farm for his family near a mill.
Later, in 1889, a railroad was built between Astoria and Seaside. This made it easier for people to travel to the coast. Gearhart became a popular spot for people to visit, wander around, and have picnics. Many early visitors loved walking along the Ridge Path through the sandy meadows on Phillip Gearhart's land.
People of Gearhart: Demographics
Gearhart has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| 1910 | 75 | — | |
| 1920 | 127 | 69.3% | |
| 1930 | 125 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 155.2% | |
| 1950 | 568 | 78.1% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 27.6% | |
| 1970 | 829 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 967 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,027 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 995 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,462 | 46.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,793 | 22.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,462 people living in Gearhart. There were 649 households, which are groups of people living together.
About 22.3% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (54.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.25 people.
The average age of people in Gearhart was 49 years old. About 17.4% of residents were under 18. Many people (37.8%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 18.4% were 65 or older.
Gearhart's Landscape: Topography
Gearhart is built on flat land right along the coast. Because of this flat landscape, the city doesn't have many natural high places. This means it could be at risk from tsunamis, which are very large ocean waves.
Famous People from Gearhart
- Charles Royer: He was a journalist and also served as the former Mayor of Seattle.
See also
In Spanish: Gearhart para niños
